Charles Ekanem|4 September 2017
Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu led members of National Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ) to Revena Pastoral Centre on a visit to the aged people in Calabar.
Speaking, Dr Betta Edu said one of the greatest challenges of aging is how your support network changes. She said staying connected isn’t always easy as you grow older even for those who have always had an active social life.
She advised the men and women to always go for routine check at any primary or secondary health facility around them, take their drugs, do mild exercise, drink plenty of water, eat more fruits and vegetables and drink less alcohol.
"Today we are happy to spend a day with you, learn from your wealth of wisdom, eat and play together as you remain part of the machinery society needs to grow", said Dr Edu.
She ask the women to think less and avoid unnecessary stress as this could lead to rise in blood pressure, depression and anxiety as their body need more of vitamins and nourished meals to stay fit. She encouraged them to maintain optimal hygiene.
Finally she asked them to continue sleeping beneath the mosquito nets to prevent malaria. Long lasting insecticide treated nets, food items, toiletries and free drugs were given to them.
Earlier speaking, Reverend Ekpenyong Akpanika of Revena Pastoral Center said giving to old people have been the primary objective of his fellowship as the church will never relent in giving support to the aged.
NAWOJ president and team said the were happy to partner with Dr Betta Edu on this. As part of their commitment to give back to the society. The said the aged are of importance to them as people easily abandon them or tag them witches. The hope to correct this impression as the aged need our love and care.
The aged people were so appreciative of the DG, and NAWOJ for their kind support, the health talk the malaria drugs and other commodities given to them.
Charles Ekanem
Is a Health Reporter
